5 from 6 votes
Sweet and Spicy Chicken Skewers
These Sweet and Spicy Chicken Skewers are marinated in an irresistible honey sriracha sauce then cooked on the grill. They are juicy and flavorful, and make the perfect easy dinner.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
299 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken thighs cut into 1 inch pieces, boneless, skinless
- 5 Tablespoons honey
- 2 1/2 Tablespoons avocado oil
- 4 1/2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon sriracha
- 1 Tablespoon ginger minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 Tablespoon paprika
- 2 Tablespoons cilantro chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the honey, avocado oil, lime juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, cornstarch, sriracha, minced ginger, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
- Place the chicken pieces into a separate medium sized bowl and sprinkle with the paprika, tossing until evenly coated. Pour half of the prepared marinade over the chicken and stir. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least one hour, covered in the refrigerator. Set aside the remainder of the sauce to use for glazing the skewers and for serving.
- When ready to grill, thread the chicken onto skewers and discard any remaining sauce from the bowl.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat and grease the grill grates. Cook the chicken skewers for 12-15 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in the center. Brush with some of the remaining sauce during cooking.
- Transfer the skewers to a serving dish and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve with remaining sauce on the side for dipping, if desired.
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Notes
- Add some veggies. Vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, and cherry tomatoes would all work great added onto your chicken skewers.
- Using wooden skewers? Don't forget to soak them! If you're using wooden bamboo skewers, you need to soak them in water for 20-30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from burning.
- No grill? No problem. You can easily make your sweet and spicy chicken using a grill pan on the stove, or you can bake them in the oven. See oven instructions below.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
299kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Cholesterol
144mg
(48%)
Sodium
948mg
(40%)
Potassium
436mg
(9%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
336IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 299kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 948mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 436mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 336IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.